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Show Mollo Group If I Foir OWde--Pay 25 Queen candidates Continued from page 24 new friends and have a chance to have some fun. I have learned both from my projects and the activities--things that will be useful throughout my whole life. "New friendships form easily during 4-H activities with the goal 'To Make the Best Better.' Although at times 4-H is hard work, it is a lot of fun. My years in 4-H have been fulfilling and have helped me become a better person." King candidates JEFF MARTIN, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Martin of Harvard, is a 10- year member of the Harvard Prairie Toppers 4-H Club. "My projects include beef and woodworking. Playing 4-H softball is one of my favorite summertime ac­ tivities. My club has gone downstate twice and finished third last year. "To me, 4-H means doing to learn better things. It also means county and state fairs and displaying your projects with pride. 4-H is meeting new poeple and making lasting friendships. 4-H is a good way to start young people in future careers and it teaches leadership and responsibility." JOHN FRITZ, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fritz of Walworth, Wis., is a nine-year member of Harvard Prairie Toppers. "My projects over the year have consisted of beef, field crops, com­ munications, photography, leadership and woodworking. "By participating in a variety of activities, I have found 4-H a rewarding experience. It has meant many new learning experiences, opportunities and responsiblities that have helped me better prepare myself for the future. "4-H has also taught me that in order to reach a goal, you must first have the interest, then a dream to excel, and finally, the dedication to put forth the effort to accomplish that dream. I have benefited from 4-H in many ways, but the most important thing 4-H has given me, is the unending friendships that I am sure will last a lifetime." STEVE DRENDEL, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Drendel of Huntley, is a nine-year memeber of Huntley Harvesters 4-H Club. "I am currently vice president of my 4-H club and I've held two other club offices. A few of my most active projects are beef for nine years, swine for four years and field crops for two years. "I am enrolled in seven different project areas this year. I have been actively involved in the 4-H Federation for four years and hold the offices of treasurer and recreation chairman." GARY PAYNE, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Payne of Woodstock, is a nine-year member of the Clever Clovers 4-H Club. "4-H has meant much to me throughout my nine years as a mem­ ber. I have many new friends, through federation activities, 4rH camp as a camper and counselor, 4-H softball and Six 4-Her's Continued from page 21 found that, by working together, everyone benefits. New acquaintances become lasting friendships. 4-H has taught me many worthwhile things I will carry with me throughout life, such as responsibility, leadership, citizen­ ship and respect toward other people." "I have learned to take responsibility and to lead others," said Kuhlman. "I have discovered many opportunities to learn new skills and to express myself through unique projects and various activities. "But 4-H is not all work," she added. "You can learn and travel to the University of Illinois and the Illinois State Fair, where you meet people from all around the state who share similar interests. 4-H has prepared me for growing up, but most of all, it has meant friendship and fun." LLOYD'S ONE STOP DECORA TING SERVICE... 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